Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2005 12:08:03 -0800
Reply-To: "Larry D. McLouth" <LDMcLouth**At_Symbol_Here**LBL.GOV>
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From: "Larry D. McLouth" <LDMcLouth**At_Symbol_Here**LBL.GOV>
Organization: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Subject: Re: Testing Eyewashes for Flow Rate
Comments: To: Gordon Miller
In-Reply-To: <p06110402bf97eed9007c**At_Symbol_Here**[128.115.81.233]>

We've encountered that problem numerous times. 

Unscrew the yoke/head assembly from the bowl and reconnect it to the 
bowl with a  2-3 foot length of hose and the appropriate fittings.  Hold 
yoke/head assembly over a 5 gal bucket that has been marked off in  
gallon increments. (We use a janitor's style drum  marked off in 5 
gallon increments for showers).  Activate the eyewash and record time it 
takes to fill the bucket 1 gal and then do the math.  You can also check 
the dispersion at this time with a Haws or Guardian Plexiglas 
gauge...just make sure you hold the yoke/head assembly level to the 
plane of the floor.

Larry

Gordon Miller wrote:

> Testing safety eyewashes can be a real nuisance. Some are connected to 
> drains to get rid of the water from the weekly function tests or, 
> hopefully never, uses. Then the water goes off to wherever. Has 
> anybody worked out a way to test units like that for flow?
>
> Likewise for face washes.
>
> If you have, please advise.
>
> Gordon Miller
> Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
> P.O. Box 808  (L-379)
> Livermore, California 94550
> (925) 423-8036
> Fax (925) 422-5176
> miller22**At_Symbol_Here**llnl.gov

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